there. derrick pitts, great to see you. the show may be over but the conversation continues on the website aljazeera.com/considerthis or facebook or google+, you can >> welcome the al jazeera america. ooem del walters. it is primary in some of the states. people in thailand are waking up to martial law. and the cost of climate change, ten major companies due more to the environment than some of the countries, that and could be costing you.

>> well, today assist a primary season, super tuesday, voters are casting ballots in six states, the big races challenging the establishment republicans. we are in washington, libby, what are the key races we are watching today? >> house seat in idaho, a tea party challenging and the incumbent friends with john boehner and the senate is what everyone is focussed on, they only need six seats to go to republican to take control of that body and some of the seats are getting a test today. four of the states, first establishment republican and tea party backed candidates are facing off. >> at the center is here in kentucky. >> just months ago, mitch

mcconnell in danger of losing the seat. he's called a washington insider but the experience that the voters want. backlash over the affordable care and cutting the federal spunneding, the power republican is poised to pull ahead, according to polls, due in part of the challengers stumbles. those missteps by the tea party member attended a pro cock fighting rally. mcconnell is facing allison grimes in november. >> 17 polls are showing we are running even or ahead of the minority leader. >> in georgia a crowded field could prolong the bitter campaign.

no one is expected to get the votes needed and a runoff will be needed in july. all looking to take on dell cattic hopeful. and intense campaign in oregon, a five person republican race, the leading candidate is doctor webby and stumbled this month. in play, arkansas two senate candidates, one democrat and one republican. >> the real question is who is moe -- motivated to get to the polls today. some of the contests could be decided on just who is showing up. >> the republicans not the only ones duking it out, talk about the governor's race in pennsylvania. >> yes, tom corebet is unpopular

and in is a hot race. the congresswoman of pennsylvania looked to have an early lead and getting a challenge from a businessman, worked in state government and he got out early with the advertisements and blanketed the air waves and he's in the lead in that race. they used to counter him but not making enough of an impact and watch the pennsylvania race today. >> thank you, libby. >> another hot topic on capitol hill is net neutrality. tom wheeler is testifying because a house committee and the lawmakers are asking the questions the proposed changes resulting in charging more money to deliver the products faster to consumers. >> at a time when the chinese

relations are strained, china and russia are growing closer, this is a day after the united states accused chinese officers of spying. >> they are unlikely to be handed over the government but china is feeling angry and mu mill yated. the united states made up the facts of stealing secrets online. this seriously violated the basic principles of international relations and damaged chinese u.s. cooperation and trust. >> beijing accused washington of double standards saying that the united states is guilty of what they are achewing china of. a building in shanghai, a united states security company is

satisfied it is the source of many of the cyber attacks. the u.s. is saying that the targets are including businesses in the steel industry, untrue says china. these latest indictments are coming at a time of growing friction between the united states and china, but as ties between moscow and beijing are growing. putin is in shanghai and saying that the relations have never been better. president putin is isolated on the world stage but among friends here. they are facing the criticism over the territorial disputes with the smaller neighbors. putin is here and attending a summit. and hoping to se kier an energy deal with china, russia's single biggest trading partner. these russian sailors strolling on the world famous waterfront

is taking part in joint naval drills with the chinese, a symbol of the new cooperation between the two giant neighbors. >> in a surprise move, the army in thailand is imposing martial law overnight and the sold aiers are patrolling the streets. the army is saying it is restoring the stability to the country. they denied military coo is underway. we have more from bangkok. >> tanks are back on the streets in bangkok. the soldiers are visible in the strategic areas. the armed forces are now in control of all of the security in the country, but this is not a coo. >> to maintain peace and order and bring peace to all groups and sizes as soon as possible, i use law section 2 and 4 in the

martial law to aannounce martial law. i ask all sides and groups to stop the movement to start the sustainable solution as soon as possible. >> this is the latest development in a slow burning political crisis. demonstrations aimed at driving out the government brought strategic areas of the capital to a stand still. 25 people were killed and 800 injured in related violence. finally, last wednesday, the caretaker prime minister was forced out of office when the constitutional court judge said she acted illegally by firing an official from the post. since then, antigovernment demonstrations have escalated. the government refused to quit because it said it would be unconstitutional. it wasn't consulted by the general declared martial law and

said to be considering the next move. the men in uniform are saying they want to stop the violence. so far, they have shutdown all tv stations and have closed in on mass demonstrations. thailand has been in this position in times before, 18 successful or attempted coos since 1932. >> in ukraine, forces exchanging gun fire again. that area is a strong hold o pro russian fighters. they are condemning the violence in the region. several houses were badly damaged. the fighting began last week. the richest man is calling for an end to the mutiny in the east and the people working for him to hold peaceful protests.

>> in nigeria the police are saying they are tiektenning the security at the boarding schools. the schools have been a target to create a hard line muslim state in northern nigeria. >> in south korea, the search is on for the owner of the ferry that sunk last month. he's summoned for questions but so far he's refused to comply. terry foster reports that the artist and church leader is tough to find. >> this is where the next chapter of the complex story of the ferry disaster is playing out. this farm land belonging to to religious group. members of two related o sz, the salvation sect and the baptist church are manning the gates, prosecutors believe that he could be hiding behind them. he's refused to appear for questioning.

>> these land belong to church. are you letting the prosecutors inside? >> no. this is my house. my property. >> this is how he likes to be seen, hardly at all. photographer, he's also head of the family behind the owner and operator of the ship. the attempted contacts were successful. they are saying he had no role in the management. a former member of the sect disagrees. >> he assigns the people to the businesses himself. everything is under his control. >> the prosecutors believe that the ship sank because of being over loaded and cargo was not se kiered and a sharp turn.

the sister ship was inspected recently and found to have a number of safety breaches. we came back to here at night and spoke to a former member. he said there were links between the church and the running of the company. the crew members were hired without the experience or the training because of the links to the church. he spent four years in prison in 1990s for embezzling church funds. he was acquitted in a mass suicide. none of that stopped the family from stretching a business hotel and salt productions. the president promised to go after the family's wealth to

reimburse the family and the victims. >> rescue efforts are aroundway off the coast of sicily. the boats were packed with migrants, including over a hundred children. one boat was towing the other after the motor failed. there are 300 people on board the boats. boast of them from syria, egypt and bangladesh. >> it is a common sight, companies releasing green house gases into the atmosphere, but you could be surprised what they are. >> because of a draught, this is a city in california trying to save each and every drop of water.

>> ten big food companies are putting out as much pollution as

a country. that is according to a new report out. it is bad for the environment but for the companies and you the consumer. chris, thank you for being with us. >> thank you. >> taking a look at the names on the list, it is a who's who. the list is going on and on, what do you make of the list? >> well, most people don't think about climate change when eating, but the food system is responsible for 25% of all green house gas emissions. that's to put it into perspective, that is larger than all of the cars and trucks and planes and boats out there. so the food sector is a huge emitter of green house emissions and the companies are getting a pass while there is more attention on the fossil fuel industry.

>> are they getting a pass because they don't know, or because the public doesn't know? >> they do no. they have con seeded as much. the extreme weather cost them 62 days of production. so they do know and they are starting to step up. the problem is they are only looking at their own emissions from their own operations and that is a fraction of the emissions that are caused by their global food chains. >> chris, how big of a problem are carbon emissions from these companies, you are saying they are comparing to small countries? >> that is right. if you took the top ten companies, just the top ten, their emissions, not just their own operations but the supply chains as well, they are ahead of 160 countries. so just sweden, denmark, norway,

together wouldn't make up the emissions caused by those ten companies. >> so will your list cause the consumers to change their eating and drinking habits and should they? >> we hope so. the public con influence the companies. we have seen that through campaigns. we think that if consumers are made aware of the issues they'll put pressures on the companies and the companies will pay more attention to the supply chains. >> i will play the devil's advocate then, do we live in a day and age where everything we do is a carbon emitter and we are going to damage the environment? >> not necessarily. there are many ways to farm that don't create as much damage. it is the clear cutting, it is the industrial development, it is the fertizers that we are

using, those things we are change and still produce as much or more food. we can also start changing some of our eating practices that would also have an impact. for the purpose of this report, we are looking at the deforrestation that is unnecessary, and use of industrial fertilizers, those can be avoid. just by looking at those types of issues, the large food and beverages companies can have impacts on the climate change. >> chris, put the companies back up again, as we look at the companies, you say if nothing is done, consumers already are going to pay, why? >> well, the climate change is already creating havoc in certain countries, we are seeing that in the united states and overseas and that raises the cost of producing certain commodities and that results in higher prices for consumers.

so we know that will raise the prices. but we also know that it is estimated 50 million more people will be going hungry in the comes heres because of the climate change. it is the prices and the devastation of the people living in poverty around the world a. >> how is it that companies are doing this and nobody knew about it? >> well, part of the problem is that the supply chains are so opaque. it is difficult to get the information about where the commodities are produced and who is supplying them. the supply chains need more transparency and disclosure and greater disclousier and measurement on the impacts and step up and be a public champion. we are starting to see that. when the companies recognize it is a bottom line issue and they are taking to the podium and starting to worrying about the public impacts that is going to

do a great e amount to raising the public attention. >> chris, the director of the private sector, joining us from washington, chris, thank you so much. >> thank you, del. >> they are holding a memorial in oklahoma and that is the mayor speaking there now. it has been a year since the tornado tore through the city and they are rebuilding and preparing the city for more storms. the plaza towers elementary school was the hardest hit and it is rebuilt with a shelter. for more on the recovery in oklahoma go to al jazeera.com and you will find the issues on the political issues and the safer classrooms, that is on the main page of al jazeera.com. >> california is facing a horrible draught and taking

steps to save water. the residents are looking at showering to cooking. lisa bernard in santa cruz with more. blue skies, a welcome sight for the beach goers, but a trigger for a water emergency for the city. >> we are rationing now. >> they are the first city to order a water rationing during the historic draught. if the customers use more than 7500 gallons a month they'll be fined. nick patrols for offenders. so what are you looking for? >> i'm looking for irrigation that is rolling into the streets. i can look at staining. >> the average water bill is $40 a month and using ten percent more carrys a fine of $25 and

next increment $50 and up from there. >> this was all grass and we have changed that out to hard scape. >> she expects to stay within the limits. >> we are adjusting. all the plants are in the pots. i don't have a garden right now. >> santa cruz is one of the most vulnerable cities in california for a draught requiring a hundred percent of the rainfall for the water. two creeks and the reservoir are the only sours for 93,000 people. and so most residents conserve without being told. >> cutting back on showers is like the biggest thing that i know i can do. >> we have probably one of the lowest per capita use rates in the whole state. >> the water department will offer water school, like a traffic school, to get out of

paying the fine on the first offense. they learn how to conserve. >> this is recycled water? >> it is. there is a well under neath. it is recycled. >> michele needs no further instruction. >> i feel i have a responsibility to save on water and the yard looks just as amazing with the draught resistant plants. >> if the residents like john can't conserve enough for the city to feel secure the managers are saying that the businesses are next on the list for rationing. >> coming up, one of the most extravagant shows in america. we have a sneak peek of what is on display.

>> welcome back to al jazeera america. i'm del walters.

today is the busiest primary day of the year so. people are casting their ballots in six states. net neutrality on capitol hill right now. the chairman of the fcc is proposing changes to theer in net rules. china's ties are more strained than ever. today china is signing deals with russia and building stronger relations with that country. >> we have the national forecast, we are watching the two storms here on either of the coasts. northeast bringing in the cooler air. it is calm for now. the high pressure over a the southern plains and bringing in

the heat, dry air and winds and there is a high fire danger as the temperatures could be climbing up to a hundred degrees again. a nice storm off the coast of california and bringing in the needed moisture, not a lot, but a little bit is good. the snow there in parts of the southwest and along with rain. needed moisture there. but it is the lack of moisture and the heat that is giving a high fire danger again today from new mexico, texas and oklahoma as the temperatures are climbing up to a hundred degrees. these are the highs this afternoon. the cooler air is pushed to the north. to the west in the upper 50s. here is needed moisture, a little bit, not a lot, we take anything we can get. snow in the higher elevations and winter weather advisories and rain coming down. there is the winter weather advisory for northern california

and the red flag warnings to the east to oklahoma and the winds are picking up out of the south. the temperatures climbing to a hundred in wichita and 94 around oklahoma a city. the last day of the record high heat as the cooler air is going to run and bringing in the rain and severe weather in north dakota and south dakota extending to minneapolis where the temperatures are in the upper 50s. the air is working its way to east and in the meantime the temperatures are trying to climb and chances of rain tomorrow until the end of the week. >> finally, the flower show with a visit from the queen, browsing the famous floral displays. the 500 exhibiters are featured and given 25 days to construct the arrangements.

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